The Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) is inviting applications from qualified and motivated Tanzanian citizens to fill two (2) Office Management Secretary II positions in the Njombe Region. The vacancies are offered on a one-year temporary contract and present an excellent opportunity for experienced office administration professionals who are looking to build their careers within the public sector. Successful candidates will support administrative operations and ensure the efficient management of office communication and documentation.
About TARURA
The Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) is an Executive Agency operating under the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG). Established in 2017, the Agency is responsible for the development, rehabilitation, maintenance, and management of rural and urban road networks across Tanzania. TARURA plays a vital role in improving transportation infrastructure that supports economic growth and enhances access to essential services throughout the country.
Position Details
- Position: Office Management Secretary II
- Number of Vacancies: 2 Posts
- Organization: Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA)
- Duty Stations: Njombe District and Ludewa District
- Employment Type: Temporary Contract (12 Months)
- Reference Number: AE.26/148/01/3
- Application Deadline: 20 July 2026 (4:00 PM)
About the Role
The Office Management Secretary II will provide administrative and secretarial support to ensure smooth day-to-day office operations. The successful candidates will be responsible for managing office correspondence, maintaining confidential records, coordinating appointments, and supporting communication between departments while ensuring that office procedures are carried out efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will maintain records of file movement and ensure proper filing and indexing of confidential documents. They will prepare and distribute official documents by typing, downloading, printing, and forwarding correspondence to relevant officers.
The role also includes receiving and directing telephone calls, responding to emails and other communications, organizing appointments and schedules, drafting official correspondence, maintaining office records and computer-based information, and ensuring that office equipment under their responsibility is properly maintained and functioning efficiently.
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Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- A Form IV Certificate (Certificate of Secondary Education Examination).
- A Diploma in Secretarial Studies (NTA Level 6) from a recognized institution.
- A qualification in English and Swahili shorthand with a minimum speed of 80 words per minute.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Internet, and Email applications.
- Good communication skills in both English and Swahili.
Experience
Candidates should have at least one (1) year of relevant working experience in office administration, secretarial services, or a related field.
Salary
Successful candidates will receive remuneration according to the TARURA Salary Scale.
General Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be Tanzanian citizens aged 45 years or below.
- Submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contact details and three referees.
- Attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates together with a birth certificate and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Ensure that foreign qualifications are recognized by the relevant authorities where applicable.
- Public servants should submit applications through their current employers.
- Clearly quote the reference number AE.26/148/01/3 in the application letter.
Please note that provisional results, transcripts, testimonials, and result slips will not be accepted. Any applicant found to have submitted forged documents or false information will be subject to legal action.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a signed application letter written in either English or Swahili, together with all required supporting documents, to the following address:
Regional Manager
Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA)
P.O. Box 842
Njombe
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on 20 July 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Applicants are encouraged to ensure that all required documents are attached and that their applications are submitted before the closing date.
